How to say “just now” in Chinese with 刚才 (gāngcái)
刚才 (gāngcái) + Verb
Expressing "just now" with "刚才 (gāngcái)"
刚才 (gāngcái) + Verb
HSK 3NounsExpressing "just now" with "刚才 (gāngcái)"
Rule structure
刚才 (gāngcái) is a time noun meaning "just now" or "a moment ago." It refers to a recent, completed past time.
Rule structure
刚才 (gāngcái) is a time noun meaning "just now" or "a moment ago." It refers to a recent, completed past time.
Examples
刚才有人找你。
Gāngcái yǒu rén zhǎo nǐ.
Someone was looking for you just now.
Examples
刚才有人找你。
Gāngcái yǒu rén zhǎo nǐ.
Someone was looking for you just now.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "just now" with "刚才 (gāngcái)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 刚才 (gāngcái) + Verb. For example: 刚才有人找你。 — “Someone was looking for you just now.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
刚才有人找你。 — “Someone was looking for you just now.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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